November 2010
1 post
The "Intimate Social" Revolution
With Twitter, Facebook, etc. we’ve gone down a road of social that well…can’t sustain.
Not because it isn’t fun, exciting, useful, or fulfilling…but mostly because it’s just not mentally sustainable.
I wrote a piece in August called “Social Networking is not Social”, and in it I said…
Just because you’re friends or acquaintances with...
October 2010
9 posts
Qwotebook Blog: Failure is not fatal... →
qwotebookblog:
…but failure to change might be.
This is one of my most favorite quotes. John Wooden, the world renowned and winning coach said this.
What does it mean?
Well, failing won’t kill you, or end you. In fact, I’ve learned everything from failures…it actually makes winning easier :) If you never…
“when faced with a totally new situation, we tend always to attach ourselves to...”
– marshall mcluhan from his 1967 book the medium is the massage | via jarrettfuller (via texturism
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This is so incredibly true. I see it every day in Web video.
(via mikehudack)
Leaving for India on Oct. 15th.
Holy macaroni. That was fast.
I’m going to India of course, and I’m leaving like super soon.
Here’s the deal, I have plenty of stuff to take with me, but I thought it might be a good opportunity to get some companies exposure over there.
So think of me as Nascar. Camera company, water purifiers? Whatever. Want me to use your products on my trip, drop me an email at...
September 2010
4 posts
I work with smart people.
At textPlus, we run contests. We randomly pick winners.
Bob, who I work with had some better ideas on how to pick a winner randomly:
Why not use the http://www.random.org/integer-sets/ ? Generate 1 set(s) with 3 unique random integer(s) in each. Each integer should have a value between 0 and 3861 (both inclusive; limits ±1,000,000,000). Click Get Sets
Here are your sets:
Set 1: 683,...
Subject: Michael Vick
This is a personal communication I received on Facebook, but felt it was important to share. I realize the things I talk about online and in person reflect on me and my judgment. Do I want to lose friends or connections with people who I care about? No. It hurts me. However, the people who do truly care about me…care about me. The only commentary I will share on this...
I'm moving to India.
There’s my big news.
Mid-October I’m going to do something awesome, I’m going to move to India for 3 months.
I’m taking everything I have, the technology, the social, all of it…and we’re going to hit New Delhi, Mumbai, and beyond.
Why?
Why not.
I have a really great opportunity to spend time with friends, travel, and kick some serious ass in a place...
Social Good is not a "space"
When did the marketers at large companies decide that “Social Good” was a “space”.
A space for profit.
A space for quick PR.
A space for ad spends and marketing.
I missed that.
To me, being a decent human being is something people strive for their whole lives. They don’t need technology to do it, just a heart. Technology just happens to help get our messages...
I'm boycotting @MTV and @FourSquare and here's... →
Here is a link to the leading causes of death in America.
This marketing stunt is just that…a stunt. And not a “cause campaign”.
Let me know when you really give a crap, MTV and FourSquare…and we can teach people how to make a real difference. For others, and for themselves.
Maybe Gowalla or Facebook would like to make a real difference? Gimme a buzz folks.
Oh and...
August 2010
3 posts
A Hobby?
I’m a pretty easy going guy. I’m sensitive about a few things, mostly those things pertaining to protecting my heart.
Today though, I was offended, shocked, and appalled by this question (and a whole bunch of other remarks that I’ll get into at another time…)
“So this whole #BlameDrewsCancer thing, would you say it’s just a hobby now?”
Are you kidding...
Start your blames. #BlameALZ
5.3 million people have Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is the 7th leading cause of death
“But Drew…Alzheimer’s is an “old persons disease”“
Um, don’t we all get old? I mean, hey…I never used to want to grow old, being old sounded like a hassle. But then I got Cancer. And SURVIVED. Now I want to be old one day. Really old. Like older...
July 2010
7 posts
Why I work for textPlus.
I actually get asked this a lot. I don’t find it offensive really, because I don’t think the people who ask are trying to offend me, they’re genuinely interested.
“Don’t you live on the web?”
“Why an app?”
Well it runs way deeper than that, so I thought I’d share.
I’m a communicator, it’s in my DNA. I love to talk to people,...
Past few days, weeks, months...
Have been tough.
Learning a lot in life along the way, as much as I possibly can. One thing I learned is how strong of a bond I have with my friends. No matter what decision I make, awesome or otherwise, they are always there.
It’s the people who don’t know you at all who always have the dumbest shit to say. But it’s not their fault that they say dumb...
I beat cancer...again.
My PET scans and bloodwork came back clear.
This email validated my victory:
“drew
now that u beat cancer i can unfollow you on twitter good job
XXXX”
awesome!
